If you're looking to enjoy the outdoors, find some culture, gamble, and party, the first place that should come to mind is Panama. No, I haven't lost my mind; there's more to Panama than Noriega and that canal.

The surprisingly sleek Panama City offers visitors the chance to party, dine at French bistros, see lots of pretty women and win money (legally) in a relatively safe environment.

Day 1: Hit the dormant volcano

Just an hour or so outside of Panama City sits an extinct volcano caldron called El Valle (the Valley). It's an easy ride by car but there are lots of inexpensive bus services from Panama City as well. With its plethora of activities, the Valley is a playground for guys.

Impress your special lady with some fun activities, culture and romance. Get her heart racing and head to the canopy tours — zip line — which are located in the mountain town of El Valle de Anton. For those not accustomed to the zip line, it's basically a fast ride down a series of suspended cables that use pulleys and a harness, providing a bird's eye view of the rainforest.

The various length cables run from tree to tree in the middle of the rainforest high above the streams, plants and people who tend to look like ants. The speed depends on how tight a grip you and your honey have on the harness.

Once you're back on the ground, grab that adventurous woman of yours and head toward the Sleeping Indian Mountain. The trail to the top remains challenging but not too taxing. Impress her by telling her about the legend of the mountain: an Indian princess fell in love with a conquistador, and when her father would not allow the relationship to continue, the lovesick princess laid down and died, and the erosion over the years covered her.

At the summit, enjoy the spectacular view, with a glass of Panamanian wine and some cheese. From there, it's possible to view one of the most romantic B&Bs in the Valley. Park Eden Bed & Breakfast is appropriately named with six warmly decorated rooms situated around luscious gardens, and don't even think about getting into one of the hammocks unless you're prepared for total relaxation. The area isn't a big party scene so have a hearty meal at the B&B and enjoy your honey as there will be lots of sun and fun maana .

Live it up at Decameron Hotel & Resort and soak up the rays at Playa Blanca beach...